15 Minute Soups: Leek Soup

Leek soup is another healthy and low calorie soup to add to your cooking arsenal.

Nutrition Information:

• 70 calories per servings
• 1/2 cup vegetables
• 7g carbohydrate
• 1 g protein
• 3g fat (0g saturated fat)
• 0mg cholesterol
• 340 mg sodium.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp Pure Olive Oil
• 32 oz. chicken or vegetable stock
• 16 oz. leeks, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp. herb seasoning salt

Instructions:

1. Add leeks and olive oil to stockpot on MEDIUM-LOW
2. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes or longer until onions are soft and translucent, but not browned
3. Add stock
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. Bring to a boil on HIGH
6. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes, until leeks are fork- tender
7. Season to taste with herb seasoning salt
8. Ladle into warm bowls

photo credit: diekatrin